Kent
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I have been buying parts for a kart I just bought. I don't have a lot of experience in the hobby but I'm learning the ins and outs as I go. Much of what I learn has come from research on this forum. This forum has proven invaluable for learning about all things kart related. It's the real people sharing what works and their own mistakes that makes the forum so vital for a newbie.
So with sharing experience in mind I just wanted to note that I was very disappointed with BMI parts this week. I wanted to relocate a "kill switch" from behind the seat to the steering stanchion. The old switch was mounted on 1" tubing and the stanchion is 3/4". This switch is one of the little on/off metal toggles you see often used. The little clamping arms for the 1" tubing won't tighten up on 3/4" tubing.
I noticed on the BMI parts site they listed the same switch I have but also show they stock this same switch for 3/4" tube. A different part number shown along side the 1" unit. I think it cost about $12 and shipping was around $10 (it ships in a little envelope). Seemed pretty high but I went for it because I have several other issues I'm dealing with on the kart and this would be an easy fix for this small matter.
So the switch came yesterday and they don't include any clamping arms at all (I checked and they don't even sell a clamp for it separately). On a side note the switch was no good right out of the envelope. The toggle arm doesn't flip back and forth just feels like it's filled with gravel inside.
Anyway it is a small matter but thought I would pass the experience along as I feel like BMI doesn't really care one way or the other. I may try to call them today and see if they will make it right but don't hold out much hope. They did not respond to an email.
I will update if anything positive happens.
So with sharing experience in mind I just wanted to note that I was very disappointed with BMI parts this week. I wanted to relocate a "kill switch" from behind the seat to the steering stanchion. The old switch was mounted on 1" tubing and the stanchion is 3/4". This switch is one of the little on/off metal toggles you see often used. The little clamping arms for the 1" tubing won't tighten up on 3/4" tubing.
I noticed on the BMI parts site they listed the same switch I have but also show they stock this same switch for 3/4" tube. A different part number shown along side the 1" unit. I think it cost about $12 and shipping was around $10 (it ships in a little envelope). Seemed pretty high but I went for it because I have several other issues I'm dealing with on the kart and this would be an easy fix for this small matter.
So the switch came yesterday and they don't include any clamping arms at all (I checked and they don't even sell a clamp for it separately). On a side note the switch was no good right out of the envelope. The toggle arm doesn't flip back and forth just feels like it's filled with gravel inside.
Anyway it is a small matter but thought I would pass the experience along as I feel like BMI doesn't really care one way or the other. I may try to call them today and see if they will make it right but don't hold out much hope. They did not respond to an email.
I will update if anything positive happens.